What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
November 19, 2013 § 3 Comments
That was the question I posed on Twitter last night. The answers were heartfelt, some just heart-breaking beautiful moments. When given an opportunity, Twitter can be a beautiful genuine place, instead of the often cynical one because cynicism is “cool”. I think there is nothing cooler than being sincere and real and raw.
The best memories people shared were the simplest. If these don’t inspire you to be a great father I don’t know what will.
The thing I loved the most is how many people mentioned their dads. You don’t always get that, most people always talk about their mothers. It was great seeing fathers getting some sun. We need more fahters who create great memories for their children.
Below are the responses:
Dad and I used to eat and drink Tea from same plate n cup"@khayadlanga:What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— Nhlanhla Malakoane (@Nhlecks_M) November 18, 2013
Just seeing her walking back from work!RIP Makhumalo. RT @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— IG: Mathanzz (@Thandykay) November 18, 2013
Putting us first, yet remaining visibly affectionate RT @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— SuperMom (@MasechabaMT) November 18, 2013
He used to carry my lil sis on his shoulders & hold me with his free hand♥RT@khayadlanga:What did your mom or dad do when you were a child t
— Nkamo Extraondinaire (@KamoNkamoheleng) November 18, 2013
“@Ma_Dimpe: @khayadlanga my dad used to put me on his neck when he took me to crech”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
“@LTDhlamini: @khayadlanga my dad used to always stop at the garage and got me twinkies before preschool. #GoodMemories”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
"dad used make us tea every morning @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— Yola Diniso (@Yow_lar) November 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/Tsholo_Lepule/statuses/402512904349843456
“@LTDhlamini: @khayadlanga I used to sleep with the lamp on so my dad would come when im asleep and switch it off.”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga my mom has a song for each of her 4 kids. Original composition. Would sing it everytime you decided to be awesome.
— Dr Fauxpita Nyong'o (@JoziGoddess) November 18, 2013
Use SA history as a bedtime story… RT @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— IG: NOSYFO_M (@NOSYFO_M) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga, we would all just sit and listen to great music, like Otis Redding and Bruce Springsteen on old LP's, I miss that sound!
— Louise Teixeira (@Li_Lou76) November 18, 2013
Was socially awkward as a kid,mom used to play with me "@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— O (@onkgo123) November 18, 2013
Cradle me when I was sick till I fell asleep…. @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— Miss H. (@Only_OneHeather) November 18, 2013
“@iamgoitse: My dad bathed, fed and would carry me to bed. Argh I wanna be little again 😦 @khayadlanga”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga we used to get a hotel room nd hav a huge slumber party w/ my mom nd my cousins.we'd bring sleeping bags! ws so embarassing! 🙂
— Joie (@NewYorkNonjeee) November 18, 2013
Dad use to style me. Middle path ☺ RT "@khayadlanga: How can you, as a black child, with black parents, miss being combed? I don't see it."
— Asa Sithole (@AsaAstroz) November 18, 2013
Dad would play our song n we would dance together RT @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now
— knak (@KatlegoNakampi) November 18, 2013
Dad droppn me off AND Mom pickn me up frm school/ballet»"@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— Siwelile Thusi (@Siwe_Thusi) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga dad would check in on us when he woke up to get water in the middle of the night,asombathise even if it was hot 🙂
— O (@onkgo123) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga when dad used to collect me from hostel.I'd run to him &he'd pick me up and lift me all the way up :)May he continue to RIP.
— Lulu (@thatgirl_Lu) November 18, 2013
My dad would put my feet on his, facing each other, and he would walk me around like that"@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when.."
— Botshelo Tlhakudi (@Tlhakudi_B) November 18, 2013
My dad used to comb my long hair to the front. "@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?""
— TheFirstLady (@MaYayaFierce) November 18, 2013
“@Lwazifruitcake: @khayadlanga especially after my dad passed away last week. I remember simple things with a smile.”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga Had best evening convo's with my dad whilst doing my H/W in high school from ancestors to his love for Pirates – miss him so 😦
— TownshipHippie (@Zondi_Charmz) November 18, 2013
Baking and playing skipping rope with mom💞@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— SN Mthebule (@_MpuMe_) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga : mom was (still is) master of telling "iintsomi". Would make me cry telling me stories about baby wolves without a mom. Lol.
— sinomncedi (@Sino_Stuur) November 18, 2013
Responses 2 ths r making me want a daughter, time2town lol @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do whn you were a child that you miss now?
— Kash.Kahlari™ (@kashKahlari) November 18, 2013
“@Br0wn_shugga: The gals dat shared those precious moments with their dads… Priceless @khayadlanga”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
“@nomzamombalo: @khayadlanga yhooo u guys are Lucky none of those for me, guess ndacholwa.. My son will have those fond memories njengani”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
Your TL is all kinds of amazing tonight… A chuckle hear and a young tear there for those parents who have passed on♥ @khayadlanga!
— Hazel Motswadira (@Gomolemo21) November 18, 2013
“@Lesco_linah: @khayadlanga Mom used 2 show me a star dat lit on our ceiling evry nyt b4 we slept, havent seen it ever since she died”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
Rubbed me with Viks Vapor Rub @khayadlanga : What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?"
— Mthwa Chatsane (@Heis_Mthwa) November 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/DumsyM/statuses/402527047551291392
@khayadlanga 19 November 2001 was the last day he took me out to town. On the 22nd he passed away. It felt … http://t.co/q3tXKkpJN8
— Khayakazi Kay Xanga (@SwitPoisn) November 18, 2013
“@sithoko_nyathi: @khayadlanga sleeping on my dad's stomach while watching TV * best pillow ever*”
— Khaya Dlanga (@khayadlanga) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga being alone with mum,we lock ourselves in the house n have takeouts b4 every1 comes back frm work n skul when im at home
— Ma Mlangeni (@Nonny_Sassy) November 18, 2013
https://twitter.com/rewired_music1/statuses/402557635624722432
Falling asleep in my fathers arms.RT @khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— Bwalya M Chanda (@bwalya_mc) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga I miss my grandad walking me to creche every morning and picking out flowers together. Lord bless his beautiful soul.
— mmarona komane (@Roronay) November 18, 2013
My dad still does. Everytime when I go home, without fail! “@Yow_lar: "dad used make us tea every morning @khayadlanga
— Cokisa Liwani-Titi (@Cokzario) November 18, 2013
I thought this exchange was beautiful
@khayadlanga @Lesco_linah that's because you are that star now dear *just my opinion*
— Jabulile Sikhonde (@JoyJabulile) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga Everynight my dad came home I'd hide somewhere & wait for him to find me. He always knew where I was but he'd still play along♥
— Lebo.T (@lebzinator) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga my mom would piggy back me to preschool then halfway she'd let me walk on my own and say. " Hamba ndiyakubona". #blessher.
— Vuyo Maqezu © (@Vuyo_M) November 18, 2013
Watching Jackie Chan movies with my dad on weekends. RT @khayadlanga :What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— Sabelo Zulu (@SD_Zulu1) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga papa wld tell us stories of how they grew up, he taught us 2b independent and responsibility. Miss him☹(passed away dis Jan)
— Mmaphefo♥BraceFace♥ (@mp4mogal) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga ur TL makes me miss my parents!Mom believes tea heals any kind of ache, just made some rooibos in hopes dat I fall bak 2 sleep!
— Tinotenda Angel (@tinotendangel) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga your TL is making me teary, nd happy at the same time, sooo much love , fond memories
— Amanda Mazingisa (@BlaqueQueeny) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga or he'd teach me how to cook his favorite meal that his grandmother would make for him
— Siphokazi Mlambo (@S_phokazi) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga my dad,myself n bg sis cud play crazy 8 nd snakes and ladders ALL DAY! #myHero!
— umbontsi opholayo (@CreepinToe) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga what about grand-mothers & grand-fathers…? My Gran used to sing her school songs for us. Oh she had an angels voice.
— Nomcebo Kubheka (@NomceboKubheka) November 18, 2013
My papa is such♥. "@lupingcayisa: @khayadlanga in awe of the intense connection girls have with their dads. plenty gr8 black dads out there"
— Asanda Magaqa (@asandamagaqa) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga my dad would make me dance with him to slow jazz when I was sulking because my mom reprimanded me
— Siphokazi Mlambo (@S_phokazi) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga my dad would take me to town for grocery shopping & would always buy me a chocolate and give me 50Cents to play at the arcade.
— thatgoodguy (@theadguysa) November 18, 2013
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@khayadlanga's TL is making me all teary, to my incredible mom's (mom, aunt & gran) and my uncles, with dad's absence I was a happy child
— Caro (@Care_Ro_M) November 18, 2013
Pour me some of his tea in the saucer! RT@khayadlanga: What did your mom or dad do when you were a child that you miss now?
— Margaret Musekwa (@Ausmasweety) November 18, 2013
@khayadlanga mom would wake me & we'd take a walk before the 10pm action film. She didn't want me dozing off while watching
— Neo (@Tha1e) November 18, 2013
Say I love you every single morning, phone call, night. Best part? I knew it was the most genuine and unconditional kind. @khayadlanga
— .lesego (@_skaniva__) November 18, 2013
Dad use to read me books before bed time. Lol and my dad is proper zulu. Lol use to be so funny. Books like cinderela even @khayadlanga
— lindz slie sithole (@sliesithole) November 18, 2013
Wow I smiled all the way, I remember when leratokganyago asked a similar question and it was amazing to see that we had similar childhoods and we have great parents and families noma kungaba konke great the fact ukuthi syakwazi ukubukela emumva and sikhumbule lezinto makes it all somewhat ok. Sometimes it really is izinto encane that make us smile, love..
Reading all of this made me realize that I have A LOT of awesome childhood memories with my dad,explains why I’m so close to him now. Everything about my mom was and still is beautiful in my eyes :’) A good morning read this♥ Reminder of what’s important – Love.
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Awesome..